Birch Bay, WA
Living in Birch Bay
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute46
Public Transit2
Affordability54
Public Safety86
Airports48
Hospitals65
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.3kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military1%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$274kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$978Median Monthly Rent+$84 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas47%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Birch Bay
United States45
Washington38
Bellingham Metro Area23
Whatcom County23
Property Crime in Birch Bay
United States48
Washington70
Bellingham Metro Area62
Whatcom County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 8 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 6 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Birch Bay
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birch Bay, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birch Bay, WA
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
7 miles, SE
Baker View Christian School
10 miles, SE
Bridgeway Christian Academy
10 miles, SE
Ebenezer Christian School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Birch Bay, WA
Western Washington University
16 miles, SE
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
82 miles, S
Bastyr University
84 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
88 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birch Bay, WA
St Joseph Hospital
15 miles, SE
Island Hospital
28 miles, S
Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center
29 miles, SW
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Birch Bay, WA
Bellingham International Airport
12 miles, SE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
102 miles, S
Portland International Airport
229 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
248 miles, SE